Duration: 8 Nights / 9 Days
Destination Covered: Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Darjeeling - Delhi
Day 01 / Arrival Delhi
Arrival in Delhi
Meeting to assist at the airport.
Transfer to hotel.
Night stay in Delhi.
Day 02 / Delhi
A palatable breakfast in the hotel.
Proceed for sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi.
Old Delhi – The amazing tour of Old Delhi is a must have for all travel buffs. The place still bears the reminiscence of ancient era. Most of the attractions of Old Delhi are exquisite, incredibly photogenic and worth spending your time and efforts. Right from visiting the ancient tombs and monuments to relishung the lip smacking cuisines of Mughal era, you will enjoy every bit of the trip.
New Delhi – Getting acquainted with the all new capital city of India integrated with modernity and ancient charm is possible with the New Delhi tour. Step into the world of beauty, ancient charm, technological advancement and a unique India – Take a tour of New Delhi. Some of the places covered within the tour include Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, Rajpath, India Gate, Parliament House, the President’s Residence and the Diplomatic Enclave.
Day 03 / Delhi Agra (By Superfast AirConditioned Train)
Early morning pick up from hotel.
Transfer to railway station.
Boarding superfast airconditioned train to Agra.
Breakfast in the train.
Arrival in Agra.
Transfer to hotel.
Visit to the Agra Fort, DiwanIAm (hall of public audience), and DiwanIKhas (hall of private audience).
A visit to Sikandra tomb, an impeccable blend of Hindu, Christian, Islamic, Buddhist, Jain styles of architectures. An amalgam of the best of diverse cultures, the tomb comprises of threestorey minarets on all four corners. This is an archetypal feature of Islamic architecture. The structure is built with a combination of red sandstone and marble. This exquisite five storey building tis home to remains of Emperor Akbar’s daughters, Aram Bano and Shakrul Nisha Begum. It is wiley reckoned for uniquely shape tomb (truncated pyramid).
Evening is free to explore rich handicraft markets of Agra.
Night stay in Agra.
Day 04 / Agra Jaipur (By road Approx 5 Hrs. Drive)
A visit to the majestic Taj Mahal in early morning at sunrise.
Return to hotel.
Breakfast drive to Jaipur.
Visit Fatehpur Sikri, “ghost town”.
Arrival in Jaipur in late evening.
Transfer to hotel.
Night stay in Jaipur.
Day 05 / Jaipur
After a relaxed and delectable breakfast, proceed for a morning excursion to Amber Fort.
Elephant ride ascent to the fort.
Amber Fort Palace – Amber Fort is located in the picturesque land of Amber in Jaipur city. The construction of this beautiful palace was started in the year 1592 by Raja Man Singh I. The present building was finalised during the reign of Raja Jai Singh. It is a beautiful palace with a rugged exterior and exquisite interiors. Architecture is a spellbinding blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture. The interior wall depicts beautiful painting scenes with intricate carvings, precious stones and mirror settings.
City Palace – The palace is a beautiful example of blending Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture. One of the most admired and loved architectural marvels of Jaipur, City Palace sprawls nicely over oneseventh of the area in the walled city. It houses Shri Govind Dev Temple, Chandra Mahal, and the City Palace Museum.
Jantar Mantar – This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories structured by Jai Singh II. It has preserved outsized astronomical instruments still in use!
Hawa Mahal – The ornamental structure, also known as “Palace of Winds” and a prominent landmark in the Pink City, Jaipur is a must visit for all. The fivestorey structures constructed of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with very fine trellis work and elaborate balconies. It has 953 windows incredibly woven into the palace built in 1799 by Pratap Singh. It marks the royal grandstand for the palace women.
Day 06 / Jaipur Delhi ( By Airconditioned Train)
A Visit to Jaigarh Fort after delectable breakfast
Named after Jai Singh II, the Jaigarh fort is perched beautifully on a cliff lined by huge battlements and inside walkways. The fort is also ranked among the few military structures dating back to medieval India preserved almost intact. It houses, grand palaces, a granary, strategised cannon foundry, and a huge number of temples. Tourists will also see a tall tower and a giant mounted cannon; referred to as the Jain Ban (Jaivan), the largest cannon in the world.
A visit to Laxmi Narayan Temple –
Located in the southern region of Jaipur, this majestic temple is one of the many religious sites constructed by the affluent Birla family of India. Hence, the name, Birla Mandir. This amazing religious site reminds of the secular traditions of India displayed over the centuries. Constructed of white marble, the temple houses 3 domes, each portraying the different approaches to religion.
Albert Hall Museum –
One of the ancient most and immensely popular museums across the city, Albert Hall Museum makes for a treasure house of unusual and striking items. The overall design of the building is exquisite. The colossal structure and architectural splendor of the museum reflects sighs of history. Embellished with several miniature paintings of various schools of paintings including, Jaipur, Udaipur, Bundi, Kishangarh and Kota.
Evening transfer to railway station.
Boarding the air conditioned train to Delhi.
Dinner in the train.
Arrival in Delhi.
Transfer to hotel.
Night stay in Delhi.
Day 07 / Delhi Bagdogra (By Air)
Bagdogra Darjeeling (By road )
Arrival in Bagdogra.
Transfer to Darjeeling.
Night stay in Darjeeling.
Day 08 / Darjeeling
Proceed to Trigger hill early morning for the spectacular sunrise. It is a mesmerising experience to watch the golden sun rise and spreading its rays on the Mt. Kanchendzonga (world 3rd highest peak).
A visit to Ghoom Monastery and Natasha Loop War Memorial while returning to the hotel.
Breakfast at hotel.
A full day local sightseeing that covers the following sites:
Zoological Garden
Padmajan
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
Tibetan Refugee Selfhelp Center
A visit to the Local Market (City Life)
Enjoy the Historical Toy joy ride (subject to train availability).